Commissioners Court - 2026-03-31
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Meeting Summary
Commissioners Court tabled an out-of-county jail services contract with Kerr County (up to $350,007 for two months) and rejected all bids for the sheriff's towing services RFP, directing purchasing to submit a new RFP and selection committee for court approval. The court also approved a $1.25M grant agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for flood warning sirens and authorized facilities management to solicit bids for multiple capital projects including the Fire Marshal/OEM training facility and Medical Examiner's office renovation.
Key Decisions (6)
Texas Water Development Board Flood Siren Grant
Approved resolution accepting $1,250,000 in financial assistance from Texas Water Development Board for flood warning sirens and authorized county judge to execute the grant agreement. San Antonio River Authority will implement as part of NextGen flood warning system targeting campgrounds and overnight facilities in flash flood prone areas.
Kerr County Out-of-County Jail Services Contract
Tabled interlocal cooperation agreement with Kerr County for out-of-county jail services. Contract would have been up to $350,007 for two-month periods with automatic renewal for up to five periods (one year total).
Towing Services RFP Rejection and Restart
Rejected all bids related to towing services contract for Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Directed purchasing agent to provide new RFP to court for review prior to release and submit selection committee names for court approval.
Facilities Management Capital Projects Solicitation Authorization
Authorized facilities management to coordinate with purchasing for release of solicitations for: Fire Marshal/OEM training facility expansion at Southton Road, Courthouse exterior restoration (Pecos red sandstone), Cryo Center roof and lock replacement, Cryo Center generator replacement, Adult Detention Center mechanical piping and ceiling repair, ADC Annex roof replacement, and Medical Examiner's office renovation.
Motor Grader Purchase from Waukesha Pierce Industries
Awarded purchase order to Waukesha Pierce Industries for $1,200,000 for motor grader with trade-in of surplus items for Public Works.
San Antonio Lifetime Recovery Substance Abuse Services Amendment
Tabled first amendment to professional service agreement with San Antonio Lifetime Recovery for inpatient/outpatient substance abuse services for alternatives to incarceration program. Amendment would have extended services through April 30, 2026 with increase of $496,000.
Development Activity (4)
Fire Marshal/OEM Training Facility Expansion
Expansion to existing facility providing additional training capability and fallover location for emergency response
Courthouse Exterior Restoration
Phase 1 addresses deteriorating Pecos red sandstone decorative cornice pieces on south facade; future phases include window restoration, fire escape restoration, and facade reburning
Medical Examiner's Office Renovation
Office space renovation following crime lab relocation to Bar Life facility; addresses shortage of space for medical examiner doctors to complete reports
Gonzaga Medical Group Southeast Medical Center
Healthcare facility representing continued investment in expanding access to quality affordable healthcare for families and seniors in Precinct 4
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Bexar County identified over 800 stream miles of flash flood prone areas representing 36% of total floodplain, with flood control infrastructure needs in the thousands of locations requiring ongoing multi-year investment beyond current $20M NextGen warning system.
Housing Demand
Avenida Guadalupe Association manages growing portfolio of commercial and affordable housing properties including more than 200 units serving seniors on the historic West Side.
Sentiment
Commissioner Moody called for comprehensive criminal justice system analysis including potential new jail facilities, diversion center, forensic beds, expanded medical capacity, and improved intake annex, with 90-minute discussion scheduled for April 28.
Infrastructure
County pursuing quarterly capital projects planning with multiple detention facility repairs needed including Adult Detention Center mechanical piping, generator replacements, and roof repairs indicating aging infrastructure requiring significant ongoing investment.